Graduate Assistant - Athletics Administrative Positions

JOB DETAILS :

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant athletics administrative positions for the 2024-25 academic year.

These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin s NCAA Division II athletics department.

The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2024-25 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment.

Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid over the duration of the appointment.

These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment.

The coaching graduate assistants will also assist with the operations of the Sports & Activity Center and Wellness Center functions.

To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI.

At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that s easy to call home. Find out why.

Position Title : Graduate Assistant Athletics Administrative Positions

Positions Include : Event Services

Event Services

External Operations

Athletics Administration & Student-Athlete Success

Facilities & Operations

Strength & Conditioning

Employment Type : Initial 10-month contract with a renewable 12-month second contract

Reports To : Administrative Unit Lead

Full Time Pay Range : $9,000 plus full tuition waiver

QUALIFICATIONS : Required :

Required : Bachelor s degree.

Bachelor s degree.

Experience as a student-athlete, student worker or intern in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience.

Preferred :

Relevant experience in the area of marketing, sales, facilities, administration, event management, or strength and conditioning.

Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS

The facilities and operations graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for Facilities and Capital Projects.

Assist with day-to-day equipment / issue room operations, including working assigned hours.

Assist with maintenance and upkeep of athletics and recreation facilities and grounds.

Coordinate laundry cleaning, distribution, and chemical inventory for all sports programs.

Assist with facility set up and takedown for Parkside and external events.

Serve as the facility supervisor for Sports & Activity Center, assigned home events and external rentals.

Assist with scheduling of facilities for sports competitions and practices, internal and external rentals, intramurals, campus recreation, and University sanctioned events.

Become familiar with Event Management System (EMS) and Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

The external operations graduate assistant will work in conjunction with the Assistant AD for Strategic Marketing and Communications and the Athletics Partnerships & Development Lead with duties including but not limited to assisting with :

Solicit new business for partnership program and assist with renewals of existing partners.

Lead the activation, fulfillment and tracking of partnerships inventory and assets.

Assist with development efforts including the Ranger Impact Fund Giving Drive and Parkside Day

Execute and plan fundraising and engagement events including the Ranger Impact Open and other alumni days.

Create strategic marketing and promotional plans

Direct game entertainment including script writing and music.

Oversight of our kids club and mascot program

Assist with new ticket sales and group sales efforts.

Assist with activating our premium seating.

Knowledgeable of graphic design skills.

EVENT SERVICES

The event services graduate assistant will report directly to the Assistant AD for Event Services with duties including but not limited to :

Direct gameday operations including pre and post event operations for select home events.

Manage the ticket operations efforts on gameday.

Assist with managing the auxiliary units within Athletics including but not limited to concessions, and merchandise store.

Assist with facility set up and takedown for Parkside and external events.

Serve as the facility supervisor for select ports & Activity Center, assigned home events and external rentals.

Assist with scheduling of facilities for sports competitions and practices, internal and external rentals, intramurals, campus recreation, and University sanctioned events.

Act as a liaison for officials, visiting teams, and external rentals.

Become familiar with Event Management System (EMS) and Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION & STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS

The athletics administration & student-athlete success graduate assistant will report directly to the Deputy AD with duties including but not limited to :

Oversee the administrative tasks and office duties for the athletics and HKSM academic department working closely with staff, coaches, and faculty.

Assist with NCAA compliance fulfillment and educational efforts.

Handle processing of NIL s.

Assist with the athletics certification process.

Develop and activate student-athlete development programming

Assist with student-athlete mental health and wellness efforts.

Work closely with RSAAC.

Other duties assigned by the HKSM department.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

The strength and conditioning graduate assistant will report directly to the Director of Strength & Conditioning with duties including but not limited to :

Implements and monitors safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve physical performance for all student-athletes.

Design training strategies for both injury prevention and to improve sport specific performance.

Instructs, educates, and supervises all student-athletes regarding proper weight training and flexibility techniques.

Helps develop and coordinate the schedules of student-athletes while in the weight room.

Maintains consistent communication with coaches

Provides weight room and wellness center coverage at select times.

SPECIAL NOTES : SALARY AND BENEFITS

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

Benefit Details :

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